Atomic habits are small, consistent routines that form the building blocks of larger systems, driving remarkable long-term results.

Examples:

• A 1 percent daily improvement builds on itself to create significant progress over time.
• Just as atoms form the foundation of molecules, atomic habits form the foundation of extraordinary achievements.
• Small routines, like writing a single sentence daily or doing a 5-minute workout, multiply into bigger wins over time.

Where does this idea come from?

• Systems thinkingSystems thinkingSystems focus on the processes and routines that lead to desired results, emphasizing consistent actions over end goals. Examples: * Developing a daily workout routine to stay healthy rather than focusing solely on a weight-loss goal. * Building a habit of saving a percentage of income rather than aiming for a specific savings target. What's similar to this idea? * Project Planning * Breaking down tasks What's opposite of this idea? * Goal-oriented thinking * Result-focused strategies Wh
• The Aggregation of Marginal GainsThe Aggregation of Marginal GainsSmall, consistent changes or improvements, when compounded over time, can lead to significant outcomes. Examples: * Shifting the route of an airplane by just a few degrees results in landing in a completely different city. * Cancer grows undetectably for most of its life, then quickly dominates. * Bamboo spends years building roots underground before shooting up 90 feet in six weeks. Where does this idea come from? * Compounding effects What's similar to this idea? * Shifting the route of

What's similar to this idea?

• Atoms in Molecular Biology
• Routine
• Kaizen

What's opposite of this idea?

• Inconsistent practices

Where does this idea lead to?

• Integration of tiny routines into larger systems

Status: #idea
Tags: systems, habits, marginal gains, compound growth

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References

Atomic Habits by James Clear > Chapter 1